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After nearly 16 years, Clarendon County Councilman district 2 representative, A.C. English announced he will not run for re-election in his county seat. Before council adjourned at the March 12 … more
After months of back and forth, two lawmakers have agreed to meet with a third party in order to discuss finalizing Clarendon school district lines before the 2024 election. On Dec. 13, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored … more
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
A local Clarendon private school has received hundreds of dollars in a grant from a grief-sensitive initiative organization. Lawrence Manning Academy recently received a $500 grant from New York … more
20th Fighter Wing Public AffairsIt's a quiet weekend afternoon, and there's only one air traffic controller in Shaw Tower.That controller is Staff Sgt. Samuel McLean, 20th Operations Support Squadron ATC watch supervisor, and he is currently … more
As the new year unfolds, a new interim county administrator took office, giving his first monthly report on projects and reminders for the public. Lynden Anthony is serving as the interim Clarendon County administrator while also serving in his … more
MANNING – The Manning Police Department is asking the public for information on a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Feb. 27 on Skyview Drive which is located between West … more
When I was a child, I had a succession of one-eyed Shetland ponies. My Uncle Larry was a veterinarian. He was often called out to carnivals when a Shetland pony had a cancerous eye. Uncle Larry would cut out the eye, and then the carnival owner … more
In the spirit that reading is fundamental to all student success and engaging students in that endeavor, Sumter School District held its second-annual Reading Rumble on Saturday for elementary school students. A total of 10 district elementary … more
Renowned American psychologist Laurie A. Rudman conducted a study on the risk factors surrounding a woman being boastful about her accomplishments. The 1998 research found that women were perceived as less likeable and less hireable than their male … more
The glare of the football floodlights are all too familiar to Crestwood High's Jonathan Singleton. The senior class president and drum major once braved those bright lights as a wide receiver and corner for the Knights. He soon switched out his … more
Life comes with its fair share of challenges, no matter how big or small. The unknown is scary, but it's vital to learning oneself and growing into their purpose in life. Sumter High's Jeshua Espiritu knows a thing or two about that. Jeshua isn't … more
Ninjas aren't just ancient figures, dressed in black and living in the shadows. They can also be modern-day athletes, with bright smiles and bubbly personalities, rocking electric-colored jerseys at international competitions, like 17-year-old Ninja … more
A beloved BBQ restaurant's owners are hosting a fundraiser to help with employees' needs after a fire destroyed the building and damaged surrounding buildings. On Jan. 20 starting at noon, guests are invited to the Lonestar BBQ Fundraiser where … more
Liberty STEAM Charter School can add to its list of accomplishments that it is now the first Purple Star-designated public charter school in South Carolina. Officials from Liberty STEAM, the state Public Charter School District and Shaw Air Force … more
Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term vision now also includes a K-8 school on Shaw Air Force Base to increase the number of military dependents who can attend Sumter's first tuition-free public charter school. Liberty STEAM Board Chairman … more
Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to celebrate the arts community and its cross-generational nature for the kickoff event for the 2024 Inspire! Festival. Inspire! Festival began its four … more
Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before … more
THE SUMTER ART ASSOCIATION President Kathy Creech welcomed 38 members and five guests to the Jan. 16 meeting of the Sumter Art Association, which was held at the parish hall of the Church of the Holy Comforter. Members introducing their guests … more
The American Legion Post 15 headquarters was filled with badges and bravado of local first responders as they were recognized for their dedication at the annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on Monday night. Five first responders from public … more
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